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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the Georgia Senate, recognizes March 16, 2026, as Morris Brown College Day at the state capitol. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Morris Brown College, founded in 1885 by ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church to provide educational opportunities, particularly for African Americans, and notes its charter from the State of Georgia as the first institution solely under African American patronage. It also acknowledges the college's enduring commitment for over 130 years to offering educational development in a nurturing environment, emphasizing values like diligence, perseverance, and faith. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of this resolution to Morris Brown College.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73301